bring about

British  

verb

1. to cause to happen

   to bring about a change in the law

2. to turn (a ship) around

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bring about Idioms  

1. Also, bring to pass. Make something happen, accomplish or result in something. For example, The revised tax code brought about considerable changes in accounting. The first term dates from the 1400s, and the variant, today considered rather formal, from the first half of the 1500s. Also see bring on, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

In the case of the U.S. military action in Iran, bank stocks have suffered from concerns that spiking oil prices could bring about the possibility of stronger inflation.

From Barron's

Thirty years on, North and Pearston do not hesitate when asked if the ban which they helped to bring about saved lives.

From BBC

This change is being brought about by the ramping up of the jet stream, delivering a succession of weather fronts with increasingly wet conditions.

From BBC

But other Iranians have told the BBC that they believe it will not bring about change.

From BBC

It’s amazing what unfortunate changes a few simple words can bring about.

From MarketWatch

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